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The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityVisiting Lecturer
Jul. 2024Hong Kong SARVisiting Lecturer, approved by the HKCAD, delivering ATPL theoretical subjects to the next generation of pilots, in the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering at HK PolyU. Currently very underemployed due to a lack of courses and students (and therefore hours), but was up until very recently, delivering the following subjects: IFR Communications VFR Communications Human Performance & Limitations Radio Navigation Instrumentation https://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/
GeneraliSenior Project Manager
Aug. 2022 - Aug. 2023Hong Kong SARLeading all initiatives, programs, and projects tied to the execution of the business IFRS9 & 17 strategy. Spearheading the process and project management team to guarantee strict adherence to standardized project management principles, standards, and procedures. Collaborating closely with IT, Operations, Finance, Actuarial teams, and other crucial stakeholders, including regional and external partners, to seamlessly implement the project. Delivering comprehensive reports on project status to the steering committee and country leadership, propelling the successful completion of all project initiatives encompassing planning, budgeting, and preparation of project financials. Empowering employee development within and beyond the project team through effective communication of essential PMO tools, templates, strategies, and change management principles. Assuming overall responsibility for project deliverables, whether they be business or IT solutions, ensuring timely project delivery.
Techpro Group AdhesivesGeneral Manager
Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2022Hong Kong SARExercising operational and financial leadership over the Hong Kong headquarters and wholly owned subsidiaries throughout the region and the EU. Taking charge of change management and fostering innovation, with a particular focus on enhancing customer service, optimizing logistics, implementing IT upgrade programs, including the careful selection and seamless implementation of a cutting-edge MRP/ERP system to drive efficiency. Crafting and executing a robust HR strategy, spearheading organizational development, and overseeing facilities management. Providing unwavering support to the CEO, serving as a trusted confidante and advisor on all aspects of the business, while also assuming budgetary control over all operations to propel the company's advancement to the next level. Formulating a sourcing strategy to safeguard the business and ensure uninterrupted supply pipelines, even amidst highly disruptive conditions.
STEP UP HKManaging Partner - People Development
Apr. 2018 - Jun. 2020Hong KongProvision of people development and business consultancy services to customers on a global basis. Change management consultancy services for implementation and up scaling of human resource functions designed and provided to meet the needs and requirements of each individual customer. Consultancy services on Leadership & Management Development, Coaching, Interviewing Skills for Interviewers, Public Speaking and Presenting, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Crisis-Disasters & Media Operations. Additional consultancy services providing MBTI Step One assessments using the MBTI Instrument. Additional independent HR project management consultancy services in Australia and Hong Kong including the provision of strategic Business & Organisational Development advice, work flow optimisation, ERP selection and implementation, e-documentation & IT infrastructure project management, website optimisation & redesign, branding consistency maintenance and the formulation and production of HR policies and employment contracts compliant with the Fair Work Act (C'th) and the HKEO.
Cathay Pacific Airways LtdHead of Ground Technical, Engineering & Safety Training
Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2017Hong KongEASA and HKCAD Pt 145 Form 4 holder, leading a team of over 100 multi-cultural specialists providing technical, safety and human factors training to meet regulatory requirements for approximately 18,000 employees across the Cathay group as the Accountable Manager to the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) and Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD). Leading two multi-cultural teams providing all operational and regulatory documentation.
Conducted contract negotiation, 3rd party vendor management, policy formulation, budgetary responsibility ensuring risk compliance and mitigation for technical, safety, human factor training.
Talent management including recruitment and developmental training to ensure employee retention.
Project management for the implementation of new organisational design, the introduction of new technology and replacement of major equipment across the group.
Introduced new technology platforms using AR/VR for both flight crew and engineering training.
Introduced and developed new LMS into the Cathay Group for all flight crew, cabin crew and engineering staff.
Cathay Pacific Airways LtdHead of Flight Operations HR
May. 2013 - Sep. 2014Hong KongHR Shared Services and budgetary responsibility for the management of 2880 pilots (47 nationalities) across 19 locations in 7 countries.
Policy development, contract negotiation, vendor management and budgetary responsibility for employee medical and pension arrangements, outsourced payroll and taxation services, legal expenditure, hotel accommodation and transportation across 120 operating areas.
Leading the team with responsibility for mobility of flight crew across multiple jurisdictions to meet taxation, immigration and employment legislation requirements.
Cathay Pacific Airways LtdHead of Flight Operations Overseas HR
Dec. 2009 - Apr. 2013Hong KongHR Shared Services and budgetary responsibility for the management of 1450 flight crew (33 nationalities) across 18 bases in 7 countries, including outsourced payroll and taxation services. Researched and acted upon relevant legal advice, ensuring equal opportunities and relevant OH&S legislation incorporated and implemented into policies.
Cathay Pacific Airways LtdFlight Crew Relations Manager
May. 2008 - Nov. 2009Hong KongConducting the process of recruitment and induction of pilot employees and managing the company HR training and development processes within Flight Operations.
Bizjet Training LtdSenior Technical and Crew Resource Management Instructor
Jan. 2006 - May. 2008Luton, United KingdomTechnical instruction for the HS125 series of aircraft (5 types) and for two engine types fitted to HS125 aircraft.
Simulator instruction on HS125 -700 aircraft.
Human factors facilitation for both military and civilian pilots and ground engineering staff.
Royal Air ForceSenior Flight Operations Manager
Aug. 1979 - Jan. 2006VariousLeading and developing teams in the support of the UK military and NATO peacekeeping efforts on a global basis. Fiscal and administrative control of the operational aspects of some of the UK military's busiest operational airfields and training facilities in the UK and operational theatres. Leading an operational control centre providing full operational support of the UK military effort in both fixed wing and rotary operations. Liaison with government and NGO organisations on a global basis to ensure the ongoing operational and peacekeeping efforts are maintained in a safe and efficient manner. Organising major events to support the community and ongoing development of civilian agencies and emergency services to ensure preparedness in the event of catastrophic failure events. Managing the media operations for several operational areas to ensure the local communities are fully informed.
Flying operations on a global basis in support of UK and NATO operational tasking
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